Traditional Theosophy and Practices - Theosophy.Net2024-03-28T21:08:09Zhttps://theosophy.net/forum/topics/traditional-theosophy-and-practices?groupUrl=practices&feed=yes&xn_auth=noRecently brought to my attent…tag:theosophy.net,2012-03-06:3055387:Comment:1094472012-03-06T01:42:03.807ZJohnhttps://theosophy.net/profile/JohnEMead
<p>Recently brought to my attention, this quote is worth passing on to all.<br></br><br></br>from: Dalai Lama, Advice on Dying. Rider. 2002.<br></br><br></br>"In Tantra practice, imagination is used to accelerate spiritual development.Deity yoga requires you (1) to imagine that your mind ... is a mind of pure wisdom motivated by compassion; (2) to substitute the appearance of your ordinary body ... with a body risen out of compassionately motivated wisdom; and (3) to develop a sense of a pure self based on a…</p>
<p>Recently brought to my attention, this quote is worth passing on to all.<br/><br/>from: Dalai Lama, Advice on Dying. Rider. 2002.<br/><br/>"In Tantra practice, imagination is used to accelerate spiritual development.Deity yoga requires you (1) to imagine that your mind ... is a mind of pure wisdom motivated by compassion; (2) to substitute the appearance of your ordinary body ... with a body risen out of compassionately motivated wisdom; and (3) to develop a sense of a pure self based on a purely appearing mind and body in an ideal environment, fully involved in helping others. In these ways you visualize yourself as having a Buddha's body, activities, resources, and surroundings. Imagination is the key." (p.175)<br/><br/></p>